Broccoli Pasta Salad

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 1 Minutes

Ready In: 1 Minutes

Servings: 8

This is a nice change from the ordinary side dishes. THe recipe doubles wonderfully for parties.

Ingredients:

1 lb. box of spiral pasta cooked according to box instructions.

1/2 bunch of fresh broccoli chopped (use as much as you like )

1 red bell pepper thinly sliced

1/4 c. pitted black olives

4 green onions chopped

2 tbs.fresh basil sliced thinly

dressing

1 1/2 c good extra virgin olive oil

1/4 c red wine vinegar

2 tbs. grey poupon

1 tsp. each pepper and salt

1/2 tsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice

1 large clove of garlic minced finely

Directions:

1. Five minutes before the pasta is done add in the broccoli until bright green and al dente.
2. When the pasta/broccoli is cooked rinse with cold water for one minute. Set aside.
3. Whisk all the dressing ingredients in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Cover and place in the fridge for 1 hour.
4. In a large bowl add all the rest of the salad ingredients and toss gently.
5. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
6. Just before serving, toss the pasta with 1 C of the dressing. Taste and add more dressing to your liking. ENJOY!!

By RecipeOfHealth.com